Richter, Gisela Marie Augusta, 1882-1972, Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.) · New York [The Gilliss Press] · leaf 77
of spiral curls over the forehead. The base,also in relief, ends in a volute on eachside. The modelling of the features is primi-tive, and the muscles of the arms and legshave been unduly accentuated. As is usualin works of this period, the upper part ofthe body is represented in full front,… … 46 ARCHAIC PERIOD idea of lively movement successfully. Greek, sixth century B.C. It isuncertain what object this relief originally decorated. Height, 4I in. (11.7 cm.). Purchased in 1910. Said to have come fromGreece. Published by G. M. A. R[ichter] in the Museum Bulletin, April, 1911,pp. 92, 94,…
Bronzes · Art, Ancient
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